Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Considering
renting a property to tenants with pets? A specialist insurance policy
to be launched in May 2013 by Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare
charity, and Endsleigh Insurance, will give landlords peace of mind and
offer hope to thousands of pet owners who struggle to find private
rented accommodation, by including pet damage cover in the policy as
standard.

The “Specialist Landlords Insurance – In Partnership with Lets with
Pets” has been established due to overwhelming demand from landlords who
are eager to branch out and rent to pet owners, but want the
reassurance of specialist buildings and contents insurance.

Tellingly, a recent survey found that 88% of landlords said they
would rent to pet owners if there was an insurance product available
covering pet damage.

The Lets with Pets scheme, run by Dogs Trust, aims to make private
renting with pets easier for landlords, letting agencies and pet owners
by providing practical advice and a range of free resources.
Clare Kivlehan, Dogs Trust Lets with Pets Manager, says:

“Over three quarters of pet owners experience difficulties finding
privately rented accommodation that allow pets[2]. Yet, there are many
benefits of renting to pet owners and many landlords have been missing
out on this lucrative sector of the market. So, we are delighted to be
teaming up with Endsleigh to offer landlords this specialist cover.”

Sean Sage, Endsleigh’s Let Property Sector Manager, commented:

“With over 30 year’s experience developing property insurance
solutions for the landlords sector, Endsleigh is committed to providing
specialist insurance protection to meet all the requirements of buy to
let landlords. Often the perceived problem of pet damage is the major
obstacle for landlords when it comes to renting to pet owners. So, we
are delighted to be working with Dogs Trust and Lets with Pets to
provide comprehensive insurance cover for landlords to put their mind at
rest.”

The insurance policy will be available to individual landlords and
cover will include accidental pet damage as standard, 120 days
unoccupancy, theft by tenants, £2m property owners’ liability, malicious
damage by tenants and landlords contents.

For more information on the Lets with Pets and Endsleigh Pet
Insurance Policy, go to: www.endsleigh.co.uk/letswithpets or contact
letswithpets@endsleigh.co.uk
For more information and advice about the Lets with Pets scheme, please visit